BlackBerry Torch 2 Early Specs and Photos (Shows OS 6.1)

Lots of people bought BlackBerry smartphones in 2010 therefore RIM will be keen to build on this success in 2011, however some wonder if RIM can compete with high-end Windows Phone 7 and Google Android handsets this year. Recently the BlackBerry Torch 2 showed up on BGR, could this be RIM’s flagship high-end smartphone this year?

Nothing has been officially confirmed by Research in Motion, however BGR claim that the Torch 2 features a 1.2GHz processor, a display resolution of 640 x 480 and OS 6.1. The BlackBerry Torch 9800 ran OS 6.0, featured a 624 MHz processor and a resolution of 480 x 360. As you can see you have roughly double the processing power and a much clearer display.

BGR also say that the Torch 2 is exactly the same size and shape as the last Torch, this may be a disappointment to some, however if you check out these photos you will see that the design does not look dated, also the screens hint at quite a lot of new and improved features in OS 6.1. One of the screens shows us BlackBerry PlayBook pairing via Bluetooth, another shows some sort of GPS location calibration.

We can’t wait to see just how snappy OS 6.1 runs with a 1.2GHz processor, when we come across a hands-on video we will keep you posted, do you like the sound of the Torch 2? We have embedded a photo of it below.

I am a current Torch mark1 and have lamented the slow processor speed so I am wrapped with 1.2Ghz on the mark2. Also improved resolution and rumored improved build quality. tweeks to O/S 6.0 system. Enough for me to want to upgrade.

I am a current Torch mark1 and have lamented the slow processor speed so I am wrapped with 1.2Ghz on the mark2. Also improved resolution and rumored improved build quality. tweeks to O/S 6.0 system. Enough for me to want to upgrade.